Wu Nian led his generals to the south of the city gate.
Even though several days have passed, the burning smell can still be smelled from the city.
Wu Nian's heart was heavy, but his face was still calm. He sat on his horse and looked up towards the city gate.
There was a crowd of people waiting at the city gate.
Wu Nian waved his right hand and said to the soldiers beside him: "Let the soldiers go in first and take control of the city."
"Yes." The soldier bent down and responded, then went down to deliver the order. Shortly after. The two soldiers from Qianhu who followed Wu Nian entered through the city gate first and took control of the city.
Wu Nian then led dozens of soldiers and rode in front of everyone. He glanced hastily and saw that they were either old men or middle-aged men, wearing clothes with relatively good materials.
It should be a country squire or a highly respected person.
The leader was an old man with gray hair and a cane.
"Meet the general." Under the leadership of the white-haired old man, everyone bowed and saluted Wu Nian.
Wu Nian got off his horse, helped the white-haired old man up, and said, "Excuse me."
"Old sir, who's your last name is? Do you have any fame or official position?" Wu Nian asked politely.
"Report to the general. Laowan has no official position and is just a scholar. Because of the massacre of the city in Tuomu Mountain, all the officials or people with meritorious status in the city were killed. Therefore, the fellow villagers recommended Laowan to come out to welcome the general."
"The old man's last name is Zhang and his last name is Li."
Zhang Li bent down and said sincerely.
"It turns out to be Mr. Zhang." Wu Nian returned the salute with his fists raised. After talking, Wu Nian led everyone into the city.
Wu Nian stopped for a moment at the city gate, looking at the ruins turned into scorched earth in front of him, and sighed. Then he led everyone to the big tent built by the soldiers and sat down.
"Mr. Zhang. What's the situation in the city now?" Wu Nian sat on the small bench and raised his head to ask Zhang Li.
"Report to the general. Half of the people in the city are dead. Some people's whole families are dead, and some people have escaped as ghosts."
"Now there are still people's families who have recognized the body and carried out funerals separately."
"The whole family is dead. The old man and his fellow villagers organized the people to help contain the corpse. The body is currently parked in a shack outside the city. We plan to choose a time to bury it."
After Zhang Li said this, he finally couldn't control his emotions. He stood up and knelt in front of Wu Nian, crying loudly: "Please general, please avenge us."
"General, please avenge us."
All the Chongxian people in the tent stood up and knelt in front of Wu Nian. Some cried or shed tears, and all asked for his orders.
"Sir, please get up." Wu Nian stood up from his seat, helped Zhang Li up, and said sincerely: "I, Wu Nian, are enemies of the Meng Yuan people, and everyone in Liaodong knows it. Attacking and killing the Meng Yuan people is what I must do. .Even if sir doesn’t say anything, I will lead my soldiers to fight tooth for tooth and blood for blood.”
"My army will set off tomorrow."
"Thank you, General." Zhang Li and everyone felt relieved after hearing this. With red eyes, they thanked him and sat down together.
"There is no rule without rules. Today, I will make the decision to settle the county seat." After Wu Nian sat down, he raised his head and said to Zhang Li: "The old gentleman has high moral character and high respect. Since he is a person elected by the county, he can be the county magistrate for the time being. "
He looked at Zhang Li and wanted to refuse, so he said righteously and sternly: "The country is in crisis now. This is the time for wise and virtuous people to work hard. Sir, please don't refuse."
Zhang Li originally wanted to say that he was old and frail, so he might not be able to hold a big position. But after hearing this, he could only hold back and took on this errand. He cupped his hands to Wu Nian and said, "Yes."
"Half of the people in the city were killed by the Mongolians. Most of the houses were burned down. I will distribute some military rations and luggage to help you settle down."
Wu Nian nodded and said again. He looked at Zhang Li and wanted to refuse, so he waved his hand and said: "Sir, there is no need to refuse. I will capture Yacheng soon, and I can support the war with war."
Zhang Li and the people from Chong County looked at each other, and they were both extremely moved.
As the saying goes.
The sway of the board knows the loyal ministers, and the strong wind knows the strong grass.
They had heard about how powerful Wu Nian was, fighting and killing the Meng Yuan people in the name of "Yan Han".
The Liaodong Tigers are shocking.
I got to see Wu Nian Zunrong today and see his words and deeds. This is not only a brave general, but also a benevolent person.
"Huh." Zhang Li took a deep breath and answered with his hands raised.
"Yes." Then he said seriously to Wu Nian: "General. I have a blood feud with the Meng Yuan people in Chong County. Now the public is furious. Many strong men are willing to join the general's army and join the army to kill the Meng Yuan people. I can organize A thousand people.”
"Ask the general to lead them to attack Yacheng. Kill Tuomu Shan."
"Please lead them, general. Attack Yacheng and kill Tuomu Mountain."
Everyone in Chong County also followed Zhang Li, cupping their fists and saluting Wu Nian.
Wu Nian waved his hand, shook his head and said, "Very good. You know tooth for tooth, blood for blood. Rather than being insensitive, that's good. I'm very relieved. But no need."
"I gathered them on the way here. The armies of Li Niu'er, Liu Qiguang, and Lu Liangshan are now strong enough."
"Writing is a matter for soldiers. Winning strong men is only a last resort. Let's wait until I capture Yacheng. If they still want to join the army, just join. My captain will train them."
After entering the tent, everything was dominated by Wu Nian.
Everyone knew that the General Fu Han had already had overall thoughts in mind and would not change due to external factors.
Although they felt regretful, they still handed over their hands and responded: "Yes."
"Yes. There is one thing. I have to ask sir." Wu Nian nodded, then raised his head and looked at a soldier standing next to him.
The soldier nodded, went into the inner tent, took out a black package, and handed it to Wu Nian.
"General, please give me your permission." Zhang Li quickly bent down and saluted. Wu Nian is so kind, and common people like them will definitely do whatever they can do.
But soon, Zhang Li became confused. What does this package mean?
Wu Nian did not show off. He took the package from the hands of the soldiers, patted it gently, and said: "This is the head of Puguli that I beheaded. It has been pickled with quicklime and will not rot for many years."
"For the corpses of the people who have no one to accept them, you bury them in the north of the city, build a cemetery, and offer sacrifices. Set up a stone tablet and write a letter [The soul is back]."
"Take this head as a sacrifice."
"I cannot be present when they are buried. When I come back, I will hold Tuomu Mountain's heads to pay homage to them."
With that said, Wu Nian handed the package to the soldier and raised his left hand to signal. The soldier picked up the package, walked to Zhang Li, bent down and handed it to Zhang Li.
Zhang Li and everyone gasped, Wanhu Puguli?
This is a general of ten thousand households who has ruled Chong County for many years.
But soon, their blood boiled.
Liaodong tiger. Ten thousand households were killed. Are you still afraid that you won't be able to kill Tuomushan, the commander of thousands? Folks, you will be able to rest in peace soon.
"Don't worry, General. I will take care of everything." Zhang Li reached out to take the package, raised his head, and said loudly with a firm expression.
"Yes." Wu Nian nodded, and then really handed everything over to Zhang Li. Let them go down.
Wu Nian rested for a day in Chong County.
Early the next morning. After the army buried pots and made rice, he led thousands of soldiers, carrying baggage, grain and grass, and heavy siege equipment, to kill Yaxian County.
The time has come for tooth for tooth and blood for blood.
